Commentary

A Commentary provides thoughtful and insightful opinions or perspectives on events, policies or situations of interest to business owners, startups, educators, investors and policymakers. These should be short, readable, timely, interesting pieces that address current topics of interest, discussion or dispute.

Length: <1,000 words

Reviewed by Senior Editors


'Performance-Enhancing Vices': Good for Business, Bad for Relationships

Many legendary business leaders -- think Steve Jobs, or Elon Musk -- have had troubled personal lives. According to business advisor and author David Werdiger, the same traits that make someone Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and David Werdiger

New Series: Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship

This new EIX series features people who left behind jobs with a guaranteed salary and made the leap to being business owners.&nbsp; Many entrepreneurs don’t start out that way: they may spend years Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Catherine Buday

Governments Must Encourage Family Enterprise Growth

Policymakers need to recognize the extensive impact these businesses have on local, national, and even international communities, and ensure that efforts are made to support their continuity. Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: R. Adam Smith

Academy of Management Honors FamilyBusiness.org Editor Kimberly Eddleston

Kimberly Eddleston, Founding Editor of FamilyBusiness.org and a longtime contributor to its sister publication EIX, was recently honored by the Academy of Management (AOM) with its 2024 Practice of Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Catherine Buday

Researchers and Entrepreneurs Need Each Other

EDITOR’S NOTE: Will Harvey is a Professor of Leadership at Melbourne Business School and is currently the Director of the school's&nbsp; Social Purpose Centre . He is also an International Research Read More...

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Author: William Harvey

Students Are Central to Solving the World's Gravest Challenges

EDITOR’S NOTE: Maria Tranquilli is the new Executive Director of the Common Mission Project, an international organization that engages students, educators, government organizations, and the Read More...

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Author: Maria Tranquilli

When Is a Family Business Leader Too Old?

Recent events in the US Presidential race have focused people around the world on the topic of leadership and age. When is a leader, whether of a country or a business, too old to do the job? When Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Salvatore Sciascia

12 Strategies to Get Customers to Buy Your Product

Many entrepreneurs struggle to get their products into customers' hands. Yet, their survival and profitability hinge on convincing customers to buy their products. Compared to large companies, Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Jay Mulki

'I’ll See You in Court?' There’s a Better Way for Businesses 

When we think about legal help, we often picture a judge, a courtroom full of people, and enormous media involvement if the companies are well-known. Navigating court procedures is a time-intensive Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Chandima Weerakondabaduge

Students Use Lean Startup to Tackle Defense Challenges

&nbsp; EDITOR’S NOTE: Pete Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of Read More...

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Author: Peter Newell